Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 00m at 7:46 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 2:28 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - May 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:413.76:260.76:110.96:017:52Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:434.51:303.67:140.87:011.16:007:53First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:314.32:223.68:020.97:551.15:587:54First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:234.23:203.78:540.98:561.15:577:55First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:234.24:194.09:480.810:010.95:567:56First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:254.35:114.310:390.611:010.75:557:57Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:214.45:584.811:270.311:550.35:547:57Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:124.66:445.212:130.05:537:58Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:024.87:315.612:470.012:59-0.25:527:59Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:534.98:196.01:39-0.31:46-0.45:518:00Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:445.09:086.22:29-0.62:33-0.55:508:01Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:344.99:576.23:18-0.73:21-0.55:498:02Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:264.810:486.14:09-0.74:11-0.45:488:03Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:224.711:445.95:04-0.65:06-0.25:478:04Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:224.66:02-0.46:070.15:468:05Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:435.61:244.57:02-0.27:120.35:458:06Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:435.32:284.48:010.08:170.55:448:07Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:465.03:334.59:010.19:250.65:448:08Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:514.74:364.69:590.110:310.55:438:08Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:534.65:314.810:540.211:300.55:428:09Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:474.56:195.011:430.25:418:10Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:364.57:035.212:230.312:280.15:418:11Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:224.47:445.31:120.21:100.15:408:12New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:074.48:245.41:570.11:500.25:398:13New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:484.49:015.42:380.12:280.25:398:13New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:284.39:375.33:170.13:040.35:388:14New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:074.210:135.23:540.23:390.45:388:15Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:464.010:505.14:320.34:150.65:378:16Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:293.911:284.95:130.54:540.85:378:17Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:133.85:550.65:380.95:368:17Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:094.712:593.86:380.76:271.05:368:18Waxing Crescent31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8535962)

Common Questions About Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ today?

Slack tide in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is approximately 11:07 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ?

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ?

Tide predictions for Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ?

Tide data for Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8535962. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8535962.

What is the moon phase in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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